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World’s worst dinner … A big set up Luke 14:1 “watching him carefully” Attack #1 “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” Attack # 2 “if anyone has a Son or an ox that falls into a well on the Sabbath day, will you not immediately pull him out” Attack # 3 picking for themselves the places of honour verse 11…
Religious persecution right here in Adelaide ! Luke so far … large crowd … hostile … put Jesus on the spot Disciples … expect opposition A question … re the family inheritance. Jesus response – verse 15 A parable… “I”, “Me”, “Mine” … YOU FOOL ! … makes life decisions as if God does not exist. OK to be rich but ……
(picture of Tambar springs view) (Map of area of Jesus ministry) A miraculous yield Why speak in parables? Luke 8:10 – “so that, though seeing they may not see, though hearing, they may not understand” The seed is the word of God Luke 8:11 – The seed is the word of God. Luke 8:13. the rocky ground Luke 8:14 – among the…
Context: Jesus Centred Who Jesus is (2v1) The Pat on the Back (2vv2-3+6) The Shake-Up (2v4-5) The Promise (2v7) Application Is Jesus and His cross paramount in my life? Further reading: The Gospel in Revelation: G. Goldsworthy; Rev 5:5-6, 20:7-10; Isaiah 11:6; 1 Kings 18:38; 2 Kings 1:13-14; John 19:26-27; Gen 3:8; Acts 6:5; Mark 3:28-29, Gen 3:22; John 15:5; Heb 12:1-2
Intro: True insights What Jesus prays for himself – v1-5 Jesus’ main concerns for his disciples – v6-19 Jesus’ vision for the church – v20-26 Conclusion: Playing your part in Jesus’ church.
What do we do when one of us openly sins? 3 reasons why we sin. Firstly – we do not realise it is sinful Secondly – we are struggling Thirdly – we do not care What should we do if our brother or sister in Christ sins? Matthew 18:15-20 Step 1 Verse 15 – Go and show them their fault. Step 2…
Intro: Table Talk 1. A Nagging Desire for Greatness – v24,25 2. Jesus Determines Greatness – v26,27 3. The Reward of True Greatness – v28-30 Conclusion: How will you lead?
Col 3 – It is not all about rules The five parts of the life of the Christian are Col 3:1-8 – relationships with Christ Col 3:9-17 – relationships with the local church. Col 3:18-21 – relationships with family. Col 3:22-4:1 – relationships with work. Col 4:2-6 – relationships with the outsider. Do not lie – 3:9 Who we are! Dress accordingly!…
A surprising request Mark 15:43 – Joseph of Arimathea Was Jesus really dead? 1) The centurion did not make a mistake 2) A pretty deadly event 3) A spear hole … water and blood The tomb is empty 16: 8, “Trembling and bewildered, the women went out fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone because they were afraid.” Do you…